Bangladesh University of Health Sciences

MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH IN NONCOMMUNICABLE DISEASE (MPH IN NCD)

The students will have the ability to

  • conceptualize about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their significance
  • understand the epidemiological determinants (risk factors/ predisposing factors) of NCDs
  • develop skill in conducting screening and surveillance activities on NCDs
  • illustrate the measures of prevention and control of NCDs
  • demonstrate how research findings can contribute to improved health practice and/or relevant policy and thereby, reduce the overall burden of NCDs

The postgraduate program in NCD started its journey in the year 2007 with a vision to develop skilled manpower in the field of chronic diseases. Initially the 2-year Master Program was started under the Department of Community Medicine with Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) under the University of Dhaka. Later the program was operated under BSMMU and from 2013 under the University BUHS. Currently the Master Program (MPH in NCD) is ongoing under the Department of NCD since 2015. This is the first MPH Program in South-East Asian Region solely on NCD. This program includes the basic concept on major NCDs and their risk factors along with the disease burden, risk assessment, screening of NCDs, health system management and global health in perspective of NCDs. Also includes the gender, environmental and nutritional issues related to NCDs and NCDs in high risk group. Prevention strategies of chronic diseases at low resource settings are taught in this program.

80 credit, 2-year program

Spring & Fall of each year

  • MBBS/BDS or equivalent degree from any medical colleges recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Occupational or Speech Therapy plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) 4 years degree
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor (4 years degree) in Biological Sciences including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible

The MPH graduate from NCD Department will have the opportunity to build their career in any national and international organizations as project officer/ project manager/ research fellow/research investigator. They can also join as a teaching faculty in any educational institution.

Program Educational Objectives:

The students will have the ability to

  • conceptualize about noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) and their significance
  • understand the epidemiological determinants (risk factors/ predisposing factors) of NCDs
  • develop skill in conducting screening and surveillance activities on NCDs
  • illustrate the measures of prevention and control of NCDs
  • demonstrate how research findings can contribute to improved health practice and/or relevant policy and thereby, reduce the overall burden of NCDs
Description of the Program:

The postgraduate program in NCD started its journey in the year 2007 with a vision to develop skilled manpower in the field of chronic diseases. Initially the 2-year Master Program was started under the Department of Community Medicine with Bangladesh Institute of Health Sciences (BIHS) under the University of Dhaka. Later the program was operated under BSMMU and from 2013 under the University BUHS. Currently the Master Program (MPH in NCD) is ongoing under the Department of NCD since 2015. This is the first MPH Program in South-East Asian Region solely on NCD. This program includes the basic concept on major NCDs and their risk factors along with the disease burden, risk assessment, screening of NCDs, health system management and global health in perspective of NCDs. Also includes the gender, environmental and nutritional issues related to NCDs and NCDs in high risk group. Prevention strategies of chronic diseases at low resource settings are taught in this program.

Credits & Duration:

Program Name

: MPH in Non-Communicable Disease

Total Credits

: 80

Duration

: 2 years

Total Semester

: 4

Course Number

: 21

Admission Eligibility:
  • MBBS/BDS or equivalent degree from any medical colleges recognized by Bangladesh Medical and Dental Council (BMDC) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy, Occupational or Speech Therapy plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor of Public Health (BPH) 4 years’ degree
  • Bachelor of Unani Medicine & Surgery (BUMS) plus one-year internship training
  • Bachelor (4 years’ degree) in Biological Sciences including Biochemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Pharmacology
  • Foreign students with equivalent qualifications are eligible
  • Minimum CGPA in Honor’s program must be 2.00 for admission.
Job Opportunity’s:
  • Teaching posts in different Universities
  • Research position in the field of public health in government and non-government organizations
  • Opportunity for Higher education (PhD & Post Doc) at reputed and world recognized Universities
  • Various key positions in different projects and organizations like, World Health Organization (WHO), BCCP, ICDDR, B, BRAC, BADAS affiliated Hospitals or Health Care Centers, Handicap International, etc. as medical officer/ project director/ coordinator/ manager/ research fellow/ research assistant/ research associate/ research investigator
  • Position in policy making level at the government sectors
  • Opportunity to involve in different departmental project work during study time
Commencement of the Program:

The Program commences in Spring (April) and Fall (October) yearly

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)

Message of The Vice-Chancellor

Prof. J.M.A Hannan

Contrary to popular notion in our society health is not an issue only for the physicians but its development needs a concerted effort of professionals from basic, clinical and social sciences. In line with this concept, generation of human resources in health should not be treated merely from teaching and training points of views; research should also be equally emphasized in this venture as evidences based on geographical, environmental, ethnic and sociocultural background are a prerequisite for rational and cost-effective health care delivery in a population. Based on an internationally recognized research tradition at BIRDEM and BIHS which, in turn, are rooted in the long-term dream of Late National Professor Dr M Ibrahim, the present University aims to blend the three vital elements (teaching, training and research) of education to fulfill the ultimate responsibilities (knowledge dissemination and knowledge generation) of a higher centre of learning. With this aim Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS) has started its journey with full-time non-practicing (or institutionally practicing) faculty members and a number of highly reputed guest faculties and collaborating partners from all over the world. In public health, BUHS has taken a discipline-wise subspecialty approach which fits more with the present volume of knowledge and technological advancement in the area.We believe that studying in BUHS will be a pleasant and productive experience. Welcome to the BUHS Family!

Prof. J.M.A Hannan
Vice-Chancellor
Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS)